Catharine Maria Sedgwick: 17 books

It was one of the coldest days felt in New-York, during the winter of 182–, that a baker's cart made its accustomed halt before a door in Church-street. It was driven by Charles Lovett, the baker's son, whose ruddy cheeks, quick movement, and beaming eye bespoke health, industry, and a happy temper....

Contents The Widow Ellis and her son Willie ........ 9 The Magic Lamp 34 Our Robins 40 Old Rover .53 The Chain of Love 69 Mill-hill 78 Mill-hill (Part Second) ' 95 The Bantem 137     THE WIDOW...

Mrs. Elton neither deserved nor shared the dislike her husband received in full measure. On the contrary, she had the good-will of her neighbours. She never seemed elated by prosperity; and, though she occasionally appeared in an expensive Leghorn hat, a merino shawl, or a fine lace, the gentleness...